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A Croydon BID spokesperson said: "The additional police presence on the tram network enforces the commitment to a safe night out in Croydon including your journey in and out of the town centre between 5pm and 1am, delivering over 400 extra hours of support and a reassuring presence for festive revellers."

The organisation also provided 10 top tips for passengers over the busy Christmas period.

10 tips for people travelling in Croydon at Christmas

The Croydon BID has offered advice to local passengers:

Plan your journey before leaving home

Let someone know you’re making the journey and when you expect to be home

Try to keep your phone charged, should you need to contact anyone

If you’re travelling late at night, travel in groups where possible

If you’re travelling to an unfamiliar area, try to understand more about the area before you visit

If you’re travelling by bus, train or tram, sit near to other passengers or where the driver can see you

Avoid walking alone in places like parks or side streets after dark and try to keep to busier, more well-lit places instead

Keep personal belongings such as mobile phones zipped up in a bag or pocket, out of sight

If you’re using a taxi or a minicab, remember only black taxis can be hailed, and minicabs must be pre-booked with a licensed company

Never get into an un-booked car as there will be no record of your journey or your driver

Rebecca Molloy, business crime and safety manager at Croydon BID, added that it was important the public listened to travel advice during a busy December.

She said: “Our collaborative approach with BTP and our partners to providing additional patrols across our tram network at Christmas will, we hope, offer greater reassurance and ultimately a safer night for those visiting our town centre during the busy festive period.

"We are keen to ensure that everyone is able to get the most out of their time in the town centre and travel with confidence and in safety.

“While investing in the additional police resource, we ask that people using the town centre take note of the advice provided this Christmas so that everyone can enjoy the wonderful atmosphere, events and activities taking place across our borough.

"As always, we wish to thank those officers supporting the valuable initiative."